Kanye West

[theboytaff]

What does everyone think? He's set to go before the judge 14 Apr, and surely he could stop Kanye leaving America. Could throw a huge spanner in the works.

[The Nal]

What does everyone think? He's set to go before the judge 14 Apr, and surely he could stop Kanye leaving America. Could throw a huge spanner in the works.

[emmmmma]

Yeah I have to agree. While I am all for diversity at Glasto (esp. given the success of Jay Z last year) I think that Kanye West is a bit of a dickhead.

[When Jokers Attack]

hopefully

[bombfrog]

One of the few acts that is current and genuinely exciting. I'd be gutted if he isn't playing as he's the only potential headliner I was looking forward to.

[theboytaff]

I'm not arsed about Kanye, but would like to see some hip-hop at the festival. My choice would be between Dr Dre, Wu-Tang Clan or Jurassic 5.

Edited March 20, 2009 by theboytaff

[staggerlee]

I'm not arsed about Kanye, but would like to see some hip-hop at the festival. My choice would be between Dr Dre, Wu-Tang Clan or Jurassic 5.

[2/Z]

I'm not arsed about Kanye, but would like to see some hip-hop at the festival. My choice would be between Dr Dre, Wu-Tang Clan or Jurassic 5.

[droneoid]

I'm not arsed about Kanye, but would like to see some hip-hop at the festival. My choice would be between Dr Dre, Wu-Tang Clan or Jurassic 5.

[Mardy]

MF Doom would be good, new album out, not beyond the bounds of possibility. I'd love to see Ghostface Killah too

[norainplease]

I wasn't aware that he had confirmed this, but I may just be behind the times!!

Not sure if it bothers me, but then I didn't fancy Jay-Z last year and he converted me, so I will reserve judgement!!

[Frazmand]

Yeah I have to agree. While I am all for diversity at Glasto (esp. given the success of Jay Z last year) I think that Kanye West is a bit of a dickhead.

[Wm.!]

The Roots would be a great Other headline act instead of Kanye.

[ralph250]

jurassic 5 are no more...

saw them in bristol on their last uk tour. absolute quality, and they all stayed behind to meet the fans, sign tickets, take photos etc.

even when security got shirty, trying to get everyone out of the venue, chali 2na came outside of the venue to carry on so that no-one left disappointed.

brilliant gig. brilliant band.

[ralph250]

The Roots would be a great Other headline act instead of Kanye.

Edited March 20, 2009 by ralph250

[ukdannyb]

Wu Tang are poor live (well they were when I saw them a few years ago). Just looked like they were there to pick up the cheque, didn't put much into the performance.

In contrast Kanye looks like he cares about the show he's putting on, and seems to enjoy the crowd. Fingers crossed he'll be there.

Edited March 20, 2009 by ukdannyb

[ShadyBlueBell]

Wu Tang are poor live (well they were when I saw them a few years ago). Just looked like they were there to pick up the cheque, didn't put much into the performance.

In contrast Kanye looks like he cares about the show he's putting on, and seems to enjoy the crowd. Fingers crossed he'll be there.

[tylerdurden]

why do you doubt very much he'll be there?

he better f**king had be.

[pedmills]

I'm not sure if I would watch him but I think it will be a real shame if it doesnt play. He would be an act which makes Glastonbury stand out from the other festivals this year.

Thinking about it though, it was only a quote which said 'we want him to play' and NME's inaccurate list which said he was playing, is there actually anything else to base the rumour on?

By the looks of it he has no live dates planned this year

[pineapple-tea]

Oh no! I was actually looking forward to him. Well, so long as he played Jesus walks.

[superdry]

why do you doubt very much he'll be there?

he better f**king had be.

[suchacharmer]

Fame can get you a long way in the US legal sysstem, and the only way he would lose his passport is if it was a felony he was convicted of... And even then it's just a letter to his senator (coincidentally Obama's replacement as Kanye is from Illinois) to regain his privledges. I highly doubt he will run into trouble touring because of this. The other possible problem would be him being turned down at the border by the UK, but usually if you can prove you will bring revenue to the country through playing (i.e. A big name like Kanye) you don't run into problems.

If he was previously signed on to play, this will not be the reason that he doesn't.

[markeee]

kanye west's awesome..wish i was going